Lauren Bennett, the British singer best known for her feature on LMFAO’s global smash “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. She was 37.
Her former band G.R.L. announced her death Monday in an emotional statement.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren.”
The group said Bennett’s death left them shattered.
“hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us. We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved.”
Lauren Bennett, best known as a member of the groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L. and for appearing on Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, has died. She was 37:
• Her fellow G.R.L. members announced her death on Instagram, writing: “Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express… pic.twitter.com/XxzjBjqDs9
— Variety (@Variety) July 6, 2026
A cause of death has not been disclosed.
Bennett began her professional music career as a teenager, joining the Paradiso Girls in 2007.
The group released its debut single, “Patron Tequila,” in 2009, featuring Lil Jon and Eve.
By 2010, Bennett had started pursuing solo work and collaborated with major artists including CeeLo Green and will.i.am.
Her biggest break came in 2011 when she was featured on “Party Rock Anthem,” LMFAO’s chart-topping hit with GoonRock.
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The song became one of the defining party tracks of the decade, reaching No. 1 in countries around the world and dominating clubs, radio and pop culture.
Bennett later joined G.R.L., the girl group formed under the direction of Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin.
The group released songs including “Vacation,” “Lighthouse,” “Ugly Heart” and “Wild Wild Love” with Pitbull.
G.R.L. was hit by tragedy during its early success when member Simone Battle died by suicide.
The group later released “Lighthouse” as a tribute and became linked to mental health awareness efforts.
After G.R.L. disbanded in 2015, Bennett continued making music on her own.
She released “Hurricane,” a song she said was shaped by mental health struggles she had seen affect her mother and a friend.
Bennett’s voice helped power one of the most recognizable pop hits of the 2010s.
For fans of that era, “Party Rock Anthem” was everywhere.
Now, the singer behind part of that soundtrack is gone far too soon.
RIP.
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